The cost-of-living crisis hit the United Kingdom hard. Britain's consumer prices increased by 20.8% across three years between May 2021 and May 2024, meaning Brits are paying more than ever for essentials like food and electricity. In fact, 56% of Brits have admitted to being affected by rising costs, with 40% stating they have had to make cuts to their spending.

In response, Investing Insiders, one of the UK's leading investment platforms, has crunched the numbers to uncover the most affordable areas in the UK – and the most expensive.

Click or scroll on – the results might surprise you...

The 10 cheapest places to live in the UK – and the most expensive